Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

New Smyrna Beach, Florida

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Veterinary Assistant will be responsible for pet restraint, triaging incoming patients, and managing nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases. Additional duties include administering medications, communicating treatment plans to clients, and assisting in surgical preparation.

Qualifications

We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant with at least 1 year of experience. The ideal candidate should be compassionate, a team player, and possess strong communication skills. Proficiency in pet restraint, sample collection, lab tests, and radiography is a plus.

Job Description

Company Description

New Smyrna Beach Animal Medical Center is a well-established, progressive, and growing small animal general practice located in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Preventative Care, Surgery, Urgent Care, High Speed Dentistry, In-House Diagnostics, Digital full body and dental radiology, Ultrasonography, Acupuncture, Medical Boarding.  We boast 5 exam rooms, comfort room,

New Smyrna Beach Animal Medical Center is located in New Smyrna Beach, a growing community. The proximity to Orlando allows for easy commute to big city attractions and theme parks. Volusia County public schools are excellent, making it an ideal area to raise a family! Popular activities in the area include beaches, paddle boarding, surfing, boating, and fishing New Smyrna Beach is a wonderful place to enjoy a healthy and active work-life balance.

To learn more about us click here

Weekends (Saturday and Sunday) required  

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

We’re looking for:

  • An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
  • Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
  • Must be able to properly restrain pets.
  • Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
  • Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Additional Information

**Pay Range** $16.00 - $18.00/hr

Weekends: (Saturday and Sunday) required  

We offer our staff:

  • Comprehensive Benefits for Full Time team (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA) 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees 
  • Paid Bereavement Program 
  • Paid Parental Leave Program  
  • Competitive Compensation  
  • Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
  • Tuition Assistance Program 
  • Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster 
  • Career Development Opportunities 
  • Referral Bonus Program for most positions! 
  • Holiday Pay
  • *Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check. 

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full-time employment status vs part-time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/

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Alliance Animal Health

At Alliance Animal Health, we’re proud to be home to 225+ veterinary practices across the U.S., and we believe that the best medicine and the best culture start at the local level. That’s why we prioritize medical autonomy and support our veterinarians in making the decisions that matter most for your patients and your community. When a practice joins our network, the identity and leadership are maintained. Our role is to be a true partner, offering dedicated support in areas like recruitment, marketing, finance, and operations, so our veterinarians can stay focused on what they do best: caring for their patients.​ Whether you're just getting started in your career, growing in a central support role, or planning for practice ownership, we’re here with personalized pathways and a team that’s behind you the whole way. Our mission is simple: support those made to heal and care for animals while creating a place where veterinary professionals thrive. We build everything on a foundation of our core values: Passion, Engagement, Trust, and Service, a commitment that earned us a spot on Inc.’s Best Workplaces 2025. We’re proud to share that recognition with every member of our team.
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